This July, Johannesburg was abuzz with excitement as Analytica Lab Africa 2025 took over the Gallagher Convention Centre. As the largest science and laboratory technology event on the continent, it welcomed 7,768 visitors and over 138 exhibitors, making it a landmark event for the industry.
But this was more than just a tech showcase — it was a vibrant meeting ground for laboratory professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from across Southern Africa and beyond.
Labotec extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our stand. Your interest, questions, and engagement made the event truly memorable. We also appreciate the presence of our international suppliers, whose insights and contributions added immense value to the discussions and exchanges that took place.
Whether your goal was to learn, connect, or explore what’s next in science and innovation—this was the place to be.
Labotec Stand Highlights: Innovation in Action
Labotec’s stand featured around 70 of the latest technologies from 18 local and international suppliers, catering to a wide variety of interests and specialties.
One of the key highlights was the celebration of Labotec’s65th anniversary, marked by the launch of the Limited Edition Labotec EcoTherm & IncoTherm digital ovens and incubators, and Labotec Precision Balances. These products emphasize local manufacturing, durability, and quality—all at an economical price for the South African market.
Other standout innovations included:
- TopAir Safety Cabinets: Launched in South Africa, we featured their Biosafety Cabinet, Ductless Fume Hood and a Ducted Fume Hood with an integrated wet scrubber.
- Buchi’s R-80 Rotary Evaporator: The most compact model on the market, with visitors entering to win one in our competition. Buchi’s Proximate NIR with a lockout autocal function.
- Miele Professional New ExpertLine Lab Washers: Designed for ultimate analytical cleanliness of lab glassware.
- Integra Pipette Boy Genius launch: An intelligent serological pipette controller offering quick, precise dispensing and aliquoting.
- Thermo Scientific Orion™ Pro Star Series: Award-winning electrochemistry instruments, recently honored with “Best Bench Top Innovation at the Labmate Awards for Excellence 2025”.
- ELGA Lab Water Purification Systems: Showcasing PURESURE™ technology and the new Flex with its sleek design, made from reclaimable materials. Visitors could also enter a Trade-In Competition to receive 40% off a new ELGA system.
- Julabo Valegra Circulator: Featuring an engaging demo with circulating “frogs” in the Pura 14 circulator.
- Hettich Centrifuges: German-engineered solutions for high-performance sample separation.
- Thermo Fisher Bioprocessing Solutions: Covering the full workflow from cell culture to purification.
- New Fritsch P14 Premium Milling : Automated milling with LIMS connectivity for results in record time.
Nearly all equipment on display was fully operational, with product specialists available to demonstrate and answer questions.
LaboQuest65 VR Experience & Anniversary Fun
To mark our 65-year milestone, Labotec introduced the “LaboQuest65” VR game, where visitors could embark on a space-themed mission to rediscover Planet Earth. For those less into virtual reality, our “Wonderbooth” photo station provided a fun and memorable alternative.
And the Winners Are…
A huge congratulations to Dimakatso Nkuna, Gaiwakhile Sikhondze, and Mulinda Memaebene, who each won a Miele vacuum cleaner by topping the LaboQuest 65 game leaderboard!
Analytica Lab Africa 2025 wasn’t just a success—it was a vibrant celebration of what’s possible when science, sustainability, and people come together.
Stay tuned for the next Analytica Lab Africa scheduled for July 2027.
